
J.S. Bach: The Music, The Life, The Legend
2003·Movie·1h 45m
Drama
5.7 / 10 (6 votes)
A dramatic exploration of the life and struggles of the great composer, J.S. Bach, from his orphaning at the age of nine, through his struggles for the freedom to compose music in a restrictive society, to his eventual recognition after death.
- Directed by
- Jean-Louis Guillermou
- Original language
- Français
- Released
- 13 August 2003
Where to Watch
Availability in the US · Subtitle and audio track data
Cast

Christian Vadim
Jean-Sébastien Bach

Elena Lenina
Anna Magdalena Bach

Frédérique Bel
Maria Barbara Bach

Jean Rochefort
Narrator (voice)
- CV
Cédric Vallet
Jean-Christophe Bach
- DD
Daniel Duault
Le duc de Weimar
- GF
Gwenaël Foucher
Jean-Sébastien Bach enfant

Alain Floret
Monsieur Buxtehüde
- JL
Jean Léger
Le pasteur d'Arnstadt

Raphaëlle Lenoble
Alexandra Buxtehüde
- AS
Annette Schreiber
Margaretha Bach
